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R364 FFU

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,863 mi
Last recorded70,863 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 FFU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,863 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 70,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer sill very rusty in two places

Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,285 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer sill very rusty in two places

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,416 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,405 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,708 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 49,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R364 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R364 FFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R364 FFU registered?

R364 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R364 FFU safe to buy?

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